It is not lost on me this could be deteriorating into a rant, however,
European handler agent, mainstream European international airport. Last week.
Handling fee charged - €410. We then got charged for;
Trash removal €50
PAX transport to terminal - in their van, their terminal / offices - €180
Terminal Services - their 'terminal' read office - explanation the facilitation by the handlers to escort the pax from their van, which they charged €180, through their office, to the pax car outside - €330
Executive lounge pax use, outbound - they walked through it - €140
Executive lounge pax use, inbound - the return - €140
Communications - €30
Surcharge - this is a standard fee - surcharge - standard - go figure - 10% on the total bill.
Handling and associated fee's paid directly to this 'handler' were €1300 for 4 pax to stroll through there facility and them to take the trash.
Landing and parking at this international airport was €110 with 24 hours parking.
Shooting the golden goose.